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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Charlie Parker

New York Times Wednesday 03 June 2026, 14:50 UTC By Marcus J. Moore 1 min read
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Bird helped usher in bebop and transformed the alto saxophone into an instrument of startling possibility. Here’s an 11-song primer on his enduring legacy.

Bird helped usher in bebop and transformed the alto saxophone into an instrument of startling possibility. Here’s an 11-song primer on his enduring legacy.
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